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Quick Lamb Ragu

October 26, 2020 By msmart 2 Comments

Looking for an easy dinner recipe? Try the Quick Lamb Ragu Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen.

Quick Lamb Ragu Some of you may remember when I made this super quick lamb ragu on Instagram stories a while back. Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s fast, simple and completely delicious. And before you keep scrolling since this is lamb, please oh please give it a try! Sure you can substitute ground…

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Green Chili Chicken Burgers

October 4, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

  Serve these tasty green chili chicken burgers in a lettuce wrap with guacamole, pickled red onions, jalapeños and cilantro. Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe to be Whole30 compliant and super simple.

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Instant Pot Picadillo

October 4, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

Instant Pot Picadillo

Get ready for a new favorite! This has been a favorite since I taught it in cooking classes last spring. Instant Pot pork picadillo comes together in about 10 minutes flat, and it’s a trifecta dinner in my house (meaning all three of my kids think it’s a winner). I leave the olives whole, so…

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Weekly Meal Plan // Week of September 30

October 1, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

Weekly Meal Plan

Here we go! October is upon us, and that means we may dip below 90 degrees in Houston any day now. It also means it’s time for one of my absolute favorite things: Round Top antiquing. I first heard about Round Top circa 1993 from one of my University of Colorado roommates who grew up…

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Whole30 Weekly Meal Plan // Week 4

September 23, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

Whole30 meal plan

Eleven more days of Whole30, not that I’m counting. I honestly haven’t missed the dairy, sugar, bread or pasta. Delicious Whole30 dinners and egg-based breakfasts have kept me satisfied and full. Not to mention my favorite lunch of chipotle mayo and lime tuna salad heaped inside half an avocado. That said, it hasn’t been a…

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Whole30 Meal Plan // Week of September 10

September 8, 2018 By msmart 1 Comment

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MONDAY We have a few extra kids coming over before their first Young Life meeting tonight. I’m making a big batch of weeknight chili and putting out all the fixings (grated cheese, sour cream, corn bread). If you’re doing Whole30, scoop out some of the chili before adding the beans. I may stir in a cup…

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Whole30 Weekly Meal Plan // Week of September 3

September 1, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

Whole30 meal plan

Whole30 Week 1 Monday is day one of Whole30 for me. I can’t wait to share my delicious Whole30 meal plans with you. I’ve been stockpiling recipes and brainstorming all summer. My family will be eating Whole30 dinners, and I promise they will have no clue! Not to say I won’t give them a hamburger…

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Weekly Meal Plan // Week of August 27

August 26, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

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I can’t believe it’s still summer for friends on the east coast whose kids don’t start school until after Labor Day. We are in the thick of it and honestly it feels great to have a routine again. My oldest gets back from her freshman retreat today and I can’t wait to get the scoop….

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Weekly Meal Plan // Week of August 20

August 20, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

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Go time! School starts Tuesday and I feel like there’s still so much to do. Anyone with me? Mom of the year forgot to preorder our school books and supplies, so we still need to stock up Monday morning. I feel like a chicken with its head cut off, but at least I have a…

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Weekly Meal Plan // Week of August 13

August 13, 2018 By msmart 1 Comment

Weekly meal plan

I’m making this a quick one. Even though school doesn’t officially start for one more week, it feels like game on around here. Pre-season field hockey practices, pre-season middle school football, book pick up, locker decorating, haircuts and new shoes. You get the drill. Having a dinner plan will help me get through the week…

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Marcia Smart is a cooking instructor, recipe developer and food writer who wants to help you make good, simple meals for your family and friends. She craves food that's seasonal and delicious and wants to share it with you. A California girl living in a Houston world with her husband and three children.

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